Eugene Jarecki: Ending the War on Drugs

The time has never been better to stop this colossal waste of money, resources and, most importantly, lives.

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December 11, 2012

The drug war has been a colossal waste of money, resources and, most importantly, lives. For Eugene Jarecki, the director of The House I Live In, the time has never been better to end this destructive cycle. Watch the full interview here.

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